Pentoo 2012 a Penetration Testers Distro of Gentoo Linux

I’ve never seen Pentoo before, but couldn’t resist taking a peek when I saw it mentioned in the Defcon news briefs floating around. Basically Pentoo is Gentoo Linux with a bunch of security focused tweaks and additions.

I am married to Backtrack and am not interested in switching to another Linux Security Distro, but Pentoo does look enticing. It is loaded with tools that fit very well with a pentester. A quick look in the application directory and you will see the programs grouped Backtrack like under headings like:

Analyzer tools

Bluetooth

Database

Exploit

Forensics

MitM

SIP/ VoIP

Wireless

Under each group you will find a slew of programs that would make any security guru giddy.

Tools like:

MSF Console

W3af Console

Autopsy

Burpsuite

Nessus

Aircrack-ng

Kismet

Development Tools

and many more…

I really liked Pentoo, but as the developer mentions on his site, it is in Beta form right now. Several times I received errors when clicking on menu items. The project is very interesting though and definitely worth checking out!